Quality Assurance Technician
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on99, Lavanes Way Southwest, Bartow County, Georgia, 30120, United States
About the Role
As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will engage your passion for food safety to provide front-line support to manufacturing at our Rome, GA plant. You will act as the go-to resource for ensuring the quality and food safety of our core products, supporting operations to ensure alignment with all policies and practices in the Kellanova Food Safety Plan.
You will join a highly engaged team that supports an environment of learning and growth. This role offers exciting opportunities to work on stretch projects, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborate with leadership. The position is a night shift role (5:00 PM – 5:00 AM) with a rotating schedule of 4 days one week and 3 days the following week, providing every other weekend off. Flexibility with overtime as needed is required.
A Taste of What You'll Be Doing
In this position, you will provide on-shift guidance and support for all aspects of quality and food safety. Your day-to-day involves validating Certificates of Analysis for incoming raw materials, responding to food safety events, and verifying Critical Control Points. You will execute the environmental monitoring program and inspect all processes prior to start-up.
You will also conduct plant food safety and security audits, continually looking for hazards or opportunities to improve the plant and process. This includes daily product evaluation and employee training on food safety, HACCP, GMPs, and SOPs. You will communicate deficiencies and drive follow-up to ensure compliance.
Additionally, you will support plant projects, including new equipment and new products. You will lead continuous improvement projects and take ownership of critical pre-requisite programs as an Internal Auditor. Managing and communicating product holds to front-line leaders, testing and disposing of holds based on results, and maintaining required quality food safety documentation are also key parts of your responsibilities.
What's Next
Applications for this position will be accepted through May 31st, 2026. After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. If you join our team, you'll be rewarded for the difference you make. All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States; Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.
Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Please reach out via email.
Get to Know Us
We've always been driven to unleash the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our iconic, world-class brands at Kellanova include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others. Mars, Incorporated has acquired Kellanova in a transaction that brings together iconic brands, storied legacies, and outstanding capabilities with a view to shape the future of snacking.
Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Work location
Work model: On-site
99, Lavanes Way Southwest, Bartow County, Georgia, 30120, United States
Georgia
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleLead continuous improvement projects and internal audits
- check_circleManage and communicate product holds to front-line leaders
- check_circleDevelop and maintain quality food safety documentation
- check_circleReview and verify Critical Control Points (CCP) during operations
- check_circleConduct plant food safety and security audits to identify hazards
- check_circleExecute environmental monitoring programs to ensure food safety
- check_circleValidate Certificates of Analysis for incoming raw materials
Requirements
- verifiedHigh School Diploma or GED
- verifiedIntermediate computer literacy in Microsoft software
- verifiedPermanent legal authorization to work in the United States
Benefits & Perks
check_circleMedical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurancecheck_circleEmployee assistance programcheck_circleShort-term and long-term disability insurancecheck_circleVoluntary income protection benefits including supplemental life and accident insurance401(k) plan with company contributions
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Quality Control, Food Safety, Haccp, GMPS, Sops, Microsoft Software.
Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
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What does a Quality Assurance Technician at Kellanova do?expand_more
A Quality Assurance Technician at Kellanova is responsible for the following: Lead continuous improvement projects and internal audits; Manage and communicate product holds to front-line leaders; Develop and maintain quality food safety documentation; and Review and verify Critical Control Points (CCP) during operations.
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To qualify for the Quality Assurance Technician at Kellanova position, applicants should have: High School Diploma or GED; Intermediate computer literacy in Microsoft software; and Permanent legal authorization to work in the United States.
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Quality Assurance Technician at Kellanova is based in 99, Lavanes Way Southwest, Bartow County, Georgia, 30120, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Kellanova has listed this Quality Assurance Technician role as on-site.
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Key skills for Quality Assurance Technician at Kellanova include Quality Control; Food Safety; Haccp; GMPS; Sops; and Microsoft Software.
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Educational requirements for this role: High School Diploma or GED required.
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Quality Assurance Technician at Kellanova is part of the scientific & qa job category on Recrutus.